This recipe is an interesting variation of the typical hummus. Jewish women are always trying to dream up ways for the family to eat more vegetables. Serve with crudites or whole wheat Pita chips when entertaining, or serve this healthy new side dish with a Shabbat lunch…

Makes 4 cups

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 can (19.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

1/4 cup tahini

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 garlic clove, chopped

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Whole-wheat pita and crudites such as red pepper and broccoli

Set a steamer basket in a large pot. Fill with enough water to come just below basket; bring to a boil. Add potatoes; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor.

Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, oil, cumin, and garlic in the food processor. Puree, about 1 minute; thin with water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and let cool; refrigerate, in an airtight container, up to 1 week. Serve with pita and crudites.